Welcome back to Hollywood After Dark, your nightly breakdown of the wild, weird, and just plain unpredictable world of movies and TV. Tonight’s episode dives headfirst into six massive stories shaking up the entertainment industry, and none of them are pulling punches. First up, Christopher Nolan’s next epic The Odyssey has had its teaser trailer … Continue reading Superman Slows Down + South Park Explodes + Odyssey Leaks | HWAD 07.02.25
James Gunn’s Superman Might Be Too Silly to Survive
James Gunn’s Superman (2025) might look bright and nostalgic, but underneath the Silver Age aesthetics and sci-fi polish, there’s a troubling lack of grounding. As a Xennial raised on sincerity and spectacle, I want this movie to work—but so far, it just feels like cosplay with a budget.
As Long As Spielberg Works, There’s Hope for Cinema
Steven Spielberg says he’ll never retire, and I believe him. At 78, the man is still creating, still evolving, and still inspiring generations of storytellers. As long as he’s directing, a part of Hollywood’s soul remains intact—and I hope he never stops.
Denis Villeneuve Is Everything Bond Needs Right Now
Denis Villeneuve isn’t too serious for James Bond—he’s exactly what the franchise needs. The Hollywood Reporter’s take is trash, and the nostalgia for campy 007 misses the point. Bond doesn’t need more jokes. It needs someone with vision. Let Villeneuve cook.
Spielberg Won’t Retire, Superman Feels Off, and Villeneuve Gets Dragged | HWAD 06.29.25
It’s another loaded episode of Hollywood After Dark, and this one’s got range—from living legends refusing to quit to billion-dollar franchises fumbling their tone. Here’s a breakdown of everything we covered in the June 29th episode: Mark Hamill’s Luke Skywalker Headcanon Hits HardNearly eight years after The Last Jedi, Mark Hamill is still having to … Continue reading Spielberg Won’t Retire, Superman Feels Off, and Villeneuve Gets Dragged | HWAD 06.29.25
Akira Collapses, Batman Rises, Bond Gets Dune’d, Bay Reloads, and Cameron Fires at Nolan | HWAD 06.28.25
On today’s episode of Hollywood After Dark, we break down the end of Taika Waititi’s Akira, the return of Michael Bay to Transformers, Villeneuve joining Bond, Batman’s sequel script, and Cameron calling out Nolan’s Oppenheimer.
WB Loses Akira Rights After 22 Years of Doing Nothing
Taika Waititi’s live-action Akira is officially dead. Warner Bros. lost the rights after over two decades of development hell, and the project has reverted to Kodansha. But maybe—just maybe—that’s the best thing that could’ve happened.
Cameron Blasts Nolan for Sanitizing Nuclear Horror
James Cameron says Nolan’s Oppenheimer skipped the real horror: Hiroshima. Calling it a “moral cop-out,” Cameron promises Ghosts of Hiroshima will show what the IMAX epic didn’t—full nuclear devastation, no filters.
James Bond’s Future Looks Shaky—Even With Villeneuve
Denis Villeneuve will direct the next James Bond film under Amazon MGM—but without final cut and only for one movie. With prestige producers onboard and no confirmed Bond actor yet, the future of 007 could go either way.
Transformers Is Back… And So Is Michael Bay
Michael Bay is officially returning to the Transformers franchise with a new film in development at Paramount. After years of declining box office and reboot confusion, the studio hopes Bay’s return will revive its most explosive moneymaker.
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